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WorldWise Microfinance: Expands to microlending program to Uganda

Madison, WI – WorldWise Microfinance is proud to announce the launch of its newest program in Uganda, in collaboration with Nsimbi Impact. This partnership aims to empower female entrepreneurs in the Western Region of Uganda, providing them with the financial resources needed to build sustainable businesses and uplift their communities. Nsimbi Impact is dedicated...

A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin republicans vote to take healthcare away from constituents

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, every Republican in Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation voted to pass a budget resolution that will cut billions of dollars from programs that provide healthcare and other essential services to millions of Wisconsinites. The following are statements from A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp:  “Access to quality, affordable healthcare...

MGE: Approval to purchase a share of the Columbia County project is the latest step toward achieving MGE’s net-zero carbon electricity goal

Madison, Wis., April 10, 2025—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity and battery storage from the High Noon Solar Energy Center. MGE will own 30 megawatts (MW) of solar and 16.5...

M3 Insurance: Tim Hoel joins M3 as director of personal lines

Madison, WI – M3 Insurance is proud to welcome Tim Hoel as its first-ever Director of Personal Lines, a key step in expanding its services to meet growing client demand. With over a decade of leadership experience, most recently at American Family, Tim has a strong track record of driving agency success and enhancing...

Manufacturers predicting profit growth despite tariff concerns

Manufacturers across North America are largely optimistic about future profit growth despite rising concerns about tariffs, according to a survey from Milwaukee-based advisory firm Wipfli.  After surveying about 300 manufacturing companies across the United States, Canada and Mexico last month, the firm found 55% of respondents are forecasting higher profits for 2025 than in...

THU AM News: Manufacturers predicting profit growth despite tariff concerns; Baldwin, other lawmakers raising concerns over manufacturing centers funding cut

-- Manufacturers across North America are largely optimistic about future profit growth despite rising concerns about tariffs, according to a survey from Milwaukee-based advisory firm Wipfli.  After surveying about 300 manufacturing companies across the United States, Canada and Mexico last month, the firm found 55% of respondents are forecasting higher profits for 2025 than...

Door County Land Trust: Ellison Bay landowner protects additional Door County landscape with second conservation easement

A Commitment to Conservation Ellison Bay property owner Michael Schmitz has taken a significant step toward preserving Door County’s natural beauty by completing conservation easement agreements on three parcels with the Door County Land Trust. The first agreement, finalized at the end of 2023, ensures that a four-acre parcel containing 600 feet of undeveloped...

UW-Madison: Graduate programs ranked highly by U.S. News

MADISON – University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate programs are once again ranked among the nation’s best in a wide variety of fields and specialties, in the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.” The School of Education was ranked first in the nation for the second year in a row. Other...

UW-Green Bay: Colored fire and explosive chemistry experiments highlight “Cool Chemistry” event to spark kids’ excitement about science

Green Bay, WI – On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus will host “Cool Chemistry,” a free event to spark kids’ interest in the sciences. “Cool Chemistry” will take place at University Theatre on the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, with one show for young scientists ages 3-8 years old at 4:30 p.m. and one show for BIG kids ages...

Evans Transportation: Announces partnership with freight intelligence provider, GenLogs

DELAFIELD, Wis. – Evans Transportation, a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of North American shippers, announced today a partnership with truck intelligence company GenLogs to leverage its nationwide network of roadside sensors to source trusted carrier capacity directly and off the load boards. Evans Transportation is one of only 200 logistics providers with access...

UW-Milwaukee: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to speak at UWM Distinguished Lecture Series

MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is proud to welcome Ada Limón, the 24th poet laureate of the United States, as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series. Limón, an award-winning poet and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, will speak at UWM on Tuesday, April 15, sharing insights from her celebrated career in poetry, literature and the intersection of art and the natural...

Marcus & Millichap: Announces sale of 45-Room Oasis Hotel property

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., April 9,2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the 45-room Oasis Hotel in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin for $2.5 million.  “This was a unique transaction in that the seller, a first-time...

O&H Danish Bakery: Spring into Easter at O&H Danish Bakery with scratch-made seasonal treats available in stores today

RACINE, Wis. (April 9, 2025) — World-renowned O&H Danish Bakery’s spring favorites have returned in stores and online for nationwide delivery today until April 20. Festive holiday treats include the Easter Braided Colored Bread, Easter Chocolate Creme Kringle and Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Kringle “O&H Danish Bakery’s spring items are some of my favorite that we...
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